The average train between Paignton and York takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Paignton and York. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 3:22 PM which arrives into York at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to York. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Paignton to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Paignton to York train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and York is 426.6 km. The road distance is 532 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to York every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 25m.